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GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA

Yield: 6 servings 
 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds Florida yellowfin tuna steaks

• 1/4 cup Florida orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons catsup
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Florida parsley
• 1 tablespoon Florida lime juice
• 1 clove Florida garlic, finely, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
 

DIRECTIONS

Cut tuna into serving-size pieces. Place in a shallow baking dish in a single layer.

Combine remaining ingredients and pour over steaks; refrigerate steaks for 30 minutes, turning once.

Remove fish from marinade and place on a lightly-oiled grill.

Cook fish 4 inches from moderately hot coals for 5-6 minutes.

Heat marinade to a boil and remove from heat.

Turn fish over and baste with marinade.

Cook 4-5 minutes longer or until steak flakes easily with a fork.

Discard marinade. Tuna should have a pink center.
 

NUTRITION
Per serving: calories 230, calories from fat 70, total fat 7g, saturated fat 1.5g, cholesterol 65mg, total carbohydrate 4g, protein 36g.
 

Courtesy of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services